Bella Thorne

“My father is Cuban. Spanish was my first language, but I don't speak it that much anymore because I had dyslexia, and in school they work with you only in English. But I'm proud to be Latina, and most people don't know I am.”

“Music is a big part of my life. I listen to different genres, and I choose the music that will inspire the next part of my story.”

“I have to work extra hard because I am dyslexic. People said that I couldn't be an actress, but I'm proving them wrong. Acting has helped me overcome the challenge.”

“We have disappointments all the time in the business, and I've lost way more projects than I've booked. I've learned from every opportunity and have been chosen for some really great projects!”

“Everyone suffers some injustice in life, and what better motivation than to help others not suffer in the same way.”

“You always just have to be the best that you can be. And if you know that in your heart, then that's all that matters.”

“My makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, taught me the importance of moisturizing daily. Hydration is a must if you want pretty, dewy skin - which I love.”

“I personally don't think you can love two things like dancing and singing the same exact amount. There is always one that you like more, and that is most likely the one that you're better at, because you try harder in it.”

“It's not the traditional promise ring. It's basically to always stay truthful. I think that's a really important part of a relationship, that you're always honest with each other.”

“I think that everybody needs somebody to really look up to and know that even though you're going through a tough time, you'll get over it.”

“I think that everyone has the power to make a change in the world.”

“I'm in the studio for hours in that tiny little box, and really, the performing part is what I'm most excited about.”

“I always finish off my look with a spritz of Vera Wang Pink Princess.”

“I love pointy nails! A cute way to add a pop of color to your nails is to make a V-shape at the ends of them in a pastel color.”

“I know that some girls look up to me for certain things, like dyslexia, and that way I know that they like me for me, so it adds no pressure.”

“I think the best advice came from Drew Barrymore, about always finding love in everything you do and keeping a positive attitude and being thankful.”

“My big break was becoming the spokesperson for Texas Instruments. Casting directors really started giving me a chance to read for projects.”

“I want people to look at my films and say 'Wow, she's a good actress', and I know I'll have to work hard for that.”

“I'm really into tall boots. I just got some new ones from Michael Kors that have these little gold studs. I have Valentino ones that I really love. Real, real tall boots!”

“I'm always on Instagram! I'm like an Instagram stalker.”